Boracay
The ultimate beach
paradise
Powdery white sand beaches, a vibrant community, and stunning sunsets are some of the attractions that make Boracay one of the best island destinations in the world. Upon arrival, you can bask in the warmth and soak up the sun on any of its best beaches in the Philippines.
White Beach in Boracay was recently ranked as 2nd in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards, featured among the 25 Best Island Beaches in the World.
- To get to Boracay, fly in from Manila to either of Panay Island’s two airports: Kalibo International Airport and the Godofredo P. Ramos Airport (Caticlan).
- From the Caticlan jetty port, you can board a ferry that will take you to Boracay.
- Once in Boracay, you can grab a sikad (bicycle cab) on the beachfront path.
E-trikes (electronic tricycles) can be used for riding on regular roads. - Motorbikes and bicycles are also available for rent.
- Find out why the four-kilometr White Beach is one of the most photographed beaches in the world and consistently recognized as the world’s top three best beaches by international publications such as Conde Nast, Travel+Leisure, and TTG Asia.
- Go to a wellness retreat and get an authentic spa treatment at Mandala Spa and Shangri-la Spa.
- Take a sunset cruise in a paraw, Boracay’s signature sailboat.
- Enjoy a romantic getaway with your partner and celebrate your honeymoon, wedding anniversary or engagement.
- Relax at the exclusive beaches found in Shangri-la’s Boracay Resort, Crimson Resort and Spa and Movenpick Resort and Spa.
- There are seventeen beaches located on Boracay. White Beach is the most popular and is divided into three stations: Station 1 (North) has luxury beach resorts; Station 2 (middle) has the biggest shopping area; Station 3 (south) is the quietest and peaceful.
- The Motag Living Museum contains interactive cultural exhibits about this area of the Philippines. Here you can learn about farming, native cooking methods, and the ancestral way of life of the local inhabitants.
- Go island hopping. Many tropical islands can easily be reached by boat tours from Boracay, including Crocodile Island, Crystal Cove, and Magic Island, which are the three closest.
- There are many water sports to take part in on the island. Scuba diving is available for beginners and experienced divers, snorkeling is good for seeing underwater flora and fauna; kayaking allows exploration of the rocky parts of the coast.
- Go Ziplining and get a superb view of the northern coast of the island.
- Learn scuba diving or get open-water scuba diving certification in 72-hours from PADI, SSI, CMAS, or other certifying scuba diving schools in the island. Or do Helmet Diving.
- Pamper yourself with Hilot, a traditional Filipino massage, under the shade of a coconut tree on the beach.
- Ride on a Banana Boat, or take sailing, windsurfing, or kitesurfing lessons.
- Take a golf break at the Fairways and Blue Water Country Club.
- Catch the mardi gras-style Ati-Atihan Festival in Kalibo, Aklan in January.
- Willy’s Rock has a statue of the Virgin Mary located at the top of man-made staircases that were carved into the volcanic rock.
- Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary is a Catholic church that belongs to the Diocese of Kalibo. It’s located in the center of White Beach and is open every day.
- Mount Luho is the highest point on Boracay Island. At an altitude of 112 meters, it has two view decks that provide a panoramic view of the Bulabog, Ilig-Iligan, and Lapuz-Lapuz beaches.
- Boracay Oceanarium has the longest underwater tunnel in the Philippines. It has one of the world’s largest pearls and is a popular attraction for kids.
- Cha Cha’s Beach Cafe’s menu sells local specialties like pinakbet (mixed vegetables steamed in fish sauce), crispy Lechón belly rolls (roasted suckling pork), and jalapeño waffles.
- Hoy Panga Boracay sells classic Filipino food like sisig (pig’s head and liver seasoned with calamansi and chili pepper) and adobong kangkong (healthy vegetable dishes with soy sauce, garlic, and vinegar).
- Mama’s Fish House signature dish is paella and grilled yellowfin tuna steak.
- Steakhouse Boracay sells schnitzel with pan-fried potatoes, spare ribs, and fish carpaccio.
- Ferra Hotel Boracay sells sinuglaw (grilled pork belly and fish ceviche) and chicken and pork adobo (stewed meats with vinegar, soy sauce, and spices).
- Vintana sells fresh local spring rolls, sinigang (salmon or pork), and bistek tagalog (beef tenderloin, braised onion, calamansi, soy and atchara).
- Smoke Resto serves bulalô (light beef soup), beef salpicao, and vegetable okoy.
- Real Coffee and Tea Cafe offers freshly brewed coffee and its famous home baked Calamansi muffins.
- Jonah’s Fruitshake and Snack Bar offers the best watermelon and mango shake in the island.
- Merly’s Barbeque Boracay serves Chorizo (savory sausage) burger, which is best paired with a local cold beer.
- D’Mall is an all-in-one shopping mall with an open-air design. It contains stalls, kiosks, and shops that sell clothes, souvenirs, beach accessories, and suntan lotion.
- E Mall is the place to shop for souvenirs, beachwear, and clothes in Boracay. Similar to D’Mall but slightly cheaper, it also has a colorful market and many bars and restaurants.
- City Mall is the closest thing to a US-style shopping mall on Boracay. Located on the north end of the island, it’s a modern air-conditioned space filled with food stalls, fashion boutiques, a pharmacy, and a small game center for kids, and a grocery store.
HOW TO GET HERE
- Fly from Canada (One-stop from Vancouver (YVR) and Toronto (YYZ) to Caticlan (MPH) via Philippine Airlines.
Layover in Manila - Fly from Canada (One-stop from YVR and YYZ) to Kalibo Airport (KBO) via Philippine Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and other US, Asian and European airlines.
Layover at Manila, Cebu, or Clark (Philippines) or Asian countries like Korea, China, Singapore, Taiwan.
Then travel by land from Kalibo to Caticlan for 1.5 hours.To get to the island, ride the ferry from Caticlan port for 10 min
ITINERARY
Vigan Loag
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Banaue Sagada
SEE THE BREATHTAKING VIEWS OF BANAUE AND SAGADA
Get ready to traverse mountains at Banaue and Sagada, where two stunning destinations await you: the UNESCO World Heritage – listed
Banaue Rice Terraces, said by legend to have been made as a stairway to the heavens, and the charming mountain town of
Sagada, home to the hanging coffins and burial caves. This chilly part of the Philippines will make you forget our tropical climate for a while; have your thermal.
Manila
Embrace Manila’s Old-World Charm
Experience the colorful fusion of history and modern Filipino life in the bustling financial, economic, commercial and natonal capital of the Philippines. It is the best start-off point to getting anywhere in the country, and a great introducton to the naton’s historical roots.
Boracay
CHASE THE SUNSETS OF BORACAY
Not only a beach capital but also a cultural experience, the most-visited island in the Philippines is only four miles long and two miles wide, but bury your feet in its
powder-fine white sand beaches, swim in the crystalline blue waters, try a watersport and explore the whole strip of it and find out why everyone who’s ever gone
to Boracay would want to visit again and again.
Palawan
ADMIRE NATURE’S HANDIWORK IN PALAWAN
Accessible only from Manila or Cebu and not from island to island, Palawan is an elongated island you should not miss. With two UNESCO World Heritage sites, lush forests, breathtaking views, spectacular beaches and stunning marine wildlife under its belt, it’s no surprise that everyone says the islands of Palawan have the makings of an adventure like no other. Choose one of these three main islands of Palawan and get your sunscreen, swimsuits, and stamina ready: you’ve never seen the water this blue.
El Nido
Puerto Princesa
Coron
Cebu
LIVE LIKE LOCALS IN CEBU
Right in the middle of Visayas is Cebu, the second interna9onal gateway to the Philippines. Culturally and biologically rich, it is the
country’s secondary. Although more popular as a diving and snorkeling site, Cebu is an exci9ng place to experience authentic Filipino
culture and everyday life.
Bohol
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Siargao
SECRETS OF SIARGAO
Experience the best of both worlds in the Philippine’s largest city outside of Metro Manila and Luzon. Immerse yourselves in the beauty of nature and feel at ease at the some of the most popular amenities Davao has to offer. Get a taste of the freshest produce on the island, as it is known for being the leading exporter of fruits such as mangoes, pomeloes, bananas, coconut products, pineapples, papayas, mangosteens and cacao.
Day Two
| ISLAND HOPPING | Explore and join the amazing Island Hopping Activity to visit the famous 3 islands,Daku, Guyam, and Naked Island! You’ll have a van transfer (roundtrip) to General Luna’s Boulevard where your boat awaits you. Also included is bottled water, towels, a personal butler, and a picnic lunch will be provided in one of the island stops. Naked Island fits the description of this beach destination; fine white sand and cool clear waters. It got its name because of its “nakedness”; there’s no shade or almost anything on the island. This very minimalist island is only a few minutes away by boat from General Luna. It has a small sandbar and about 100 meters of sand. Daku Island is the biggest in the trio and has fine bone-white sand, emerald waters, and swaying coconut trees; all of which make it the perfect spot for lunch. It also has a barangay with friendly locals. Explore the palms, and enjoy your picnic lunch with grilled chicken, adobo, mango, pineapple, salad, and drinks. Guyam Island may be small, but its picturesque beachscape, shallow waters, and tropical paradise appeal more than make up for it. Smiling ladies with a small box will greet you and cheerfully let you know there’s a fee once you set foot on the island, however your entrance fees are covered. It’s small, and one can easily walk from one side of the island to the other, weaving through the 100 coconut palms. The water around the island is crystal clear, however a big reef surrounds the entire island. (Breakfast, Lunch & Accommodations, Siargao) |
Day Three
| Tour | FREE DAY IN SIARGAO Today is a free day to explore Siargao on your own. There are plenty of surfing schools and places to rent boards so newbies can join in, too, and the crystal clear water also provides the perfect place to try paddle boarding or snorkeling. In addition there are lagoons, caves, sand bars, coral reefs, bizarre rock formations, exotic wildlife, waterfalls, and a large mangrove forest reserve to discover. |
Day Four
MAGPUPUNGKO ROCK POOLS
Today you’ll have a tour to Magpupungko Rock Pools, and you’ll have the opportunity to swim with the beautiful underwater life. Part of the attraction is the imposing Magpupungko rock: a huge boulder that serves as the place’s natural monument. Separated from the ocean by a large reef, the water is incredibly clear in all shades of blue, green and everything between. During low tide, the receding coastline reveals natural pools perfect for some leisurely swimming*. Think of it as an all-natural infinity pool. * It’s recommended to check with the hotel staff first as the tour has tidal restrictions and time, as the pools only appears during low tide
Day Five
Departure:
After a leisurely breakfast, it’s time to say good-bye. You’ll have a shared transfer to the airport, and on to your next Avanti Destination!
Davao
ECO-ADVENTURE CAPITAL OF THE PHILIPPINES
Experience the best of both worlds in the Philippine’s largest city outside of Metro Manila and Luzon.
Immerse yourselves in the beauty of nature and feel at ease at the some of the most popular amenities Davao has to offer.
Get a taste of the freshest produce on the island, as it is known for being the leading exporter of fruits such as mangoes, pomeloes, bananas, coconut products, pineapples, papayas, mangosteens and cacao.
Day Two
| Tour | Hijo Resorts and Madaum River Gear up for a Banana Plantation Tour in Hijo Resorts, located in the north of Davao Region. It is recognized as one of the oldest banana and coconut plantations in the country. Admired for its sprawling beach, vast river, lush forest and plantation, the resort is an ideal getaway for those who love being around nature and seek to preserve it in the most delightful way possible. Feel free to relax, sunbathe, swim or snorkel.For young adventurers at heart, you’ll be challenged by locals for a walk across the hanging bridges and forest trails in the area. Go on a scenic cruise on the Madaum River and enjoy its breathtaking scenery. Engulf a sumptuous lunch featuring famous cuisine of the region at the beachfront. Eat freshly picked fruits and vegetables harvested from their nearby garden. And watch a highly anticipated cultural show brimming with talented singers and dancers from local schools, as the highlight of the whole day tour. You will return to the City of Davao late in the afternoon. |
Day Three
| Tour | Davao CityYou will be given a brief announcement of what Davao has in store for you in the afternoon. If you’re brave enough to enter the Crocodile Park, they’ll introduce you to Pangil, the 2nd largest crocodile in captivity and Buloy, the friendly 15-foot python. A few minutes walk from the park is Tribung K’Mindanawan, where it showcases our rich cultural heritage and replicas of different tribal houses in the region. Chow down on the local fruits of Davao such as pomelo, mangosteen, marang, and dare take a whiff of the Durian, the world’s smelliest fruit. Don’t want the smell to rub off on you? No worries, you can settle for the candies at the Durian Candy Factory or take a sip of Durian Flavored Cappuccino. Head over to the wonderful view of Davao from the top of the Shrine hill at the Holy Infant Jesus and at the Jack’s Ridge. Don’t forget to check out Museo Dabawenyo, where it houses a rich collection of Davao’s history through finely displayed galleries, and purchase some of the coolest souvenirs available at the Aldevinco Souvenir Shop. Take pleasure in having lunch at a nearby restaurant. And have some needed R&R at the hotel. |
Day Four
Departure:
Check-out and depart from Davao homeward, or to another exciting Philippine destination.
Note:
Rates available upon request.
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